Annual General Meeting (S.96)
Conduct AGM: within 6 months of FY end, 21 clear days notice, adopt accounts, declare dividend, appoint auditors. Annual General Meeting (S.96) takes 7 steps over about 162 days and is filed with the ROC on MGT-15 and MGT-14.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
What if it’s filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.
What is the timeline for Annual General Meeting (S.96)?
7 steps over about 162 days, filing MGT-15 and MGT-14 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare AGM Agenda & Notice | None | within 14 days |
| 2 | Board Approves Notice | None | within 7 days |
| 3 | Send AGM Notice | None | within 21 days |
| 4 | Conduct AGM | None | within 30 days |
| 5 | Prepare & Sign Minutes | None | within 30 days |
| 6 | File MGT-15 (Report on AGM) | MGT-15 | within 30 days |
| 7 | File MGT-14 (for SRs passed) | MGT-14 | within 30 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 7 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Prepare AGM Agenda & Notice
Draft notice with ordinary and special business items. Include explanatory statement for special business.
Board Approves Notice
Board approves AGM notice, agenda, and accompanying documents at a Board Meeting.
Send AGM Notice
Send notice to all members, directors, and auditors. Minimum 21 clear days notice.
Conduct AGM
Hold AGM within 6 months of FY end (max 15-month gap from previous AGM). Ensure quorum.
Prepare & Sign Minutes
Draft minutes of AGM. Get signed within 30 days of the meeting.
File MGT-15 (Report on AGM)
File report on AGM with ROC within 30 days.
File MGT-14 (for SRs passed)
File any Special Resolutions passed at AGM within 30 days.
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
Common questions
How long does Annual General Meeting (S.96) take?
About 162 days across 7 steps. The first step is: Prepare AGM Agenda & Notice.
Which MCA forms are filed for Annual General Meeting (S.96)?
MGT-15 and MGT-14. MGT-14 is the filing of resolutions filing under §117 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if MGT-15 and MGT-14 are filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Annual General Meeting (S.96) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.